Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in west africa
NCT ID NCT00837122
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at the genes and lifestyle of over 7,400 people in Nigeria to understand why some develop type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared people with and without diabetes to find genetic differences. The goal is to learn more about diabetes causes in African populations and improve future treatments.
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University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana
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University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria
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University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
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University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria
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University of Science and Tech
Kumasi, Ghana
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